Wine Picks April 12, 2024 | Natalie MacLean: Canada's Best Wine Courses, Tasting Classes, Food Pairings, Expert Reviews

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Red Wine

Lautus De-alcoholised Savvy Red, South Africa: A juicy, medium-bodied, smooth alcohol-free, vegan-friendly blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage grapes from South Africa. Flavours of ripe plums and dark berries. Only 90 calories per bottle. Pair with grilled meats. Savvy Red food pairings: sausage, lasagna, cheese board. 869655 0.5% D 750 mL $24.00 Score: 90/100. April 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Wander + Found Sparkling Rosé Can, Germany: A tart, refreshing, mouth-watering, vegan friendly, alcohol-free blend of dealcoholized wine, grape must, rectified concentrated grape must. The grapes for this wine are grown in the German region of the Rhine. Aromas of strawberries and cranberries. Pair with fried chicken. Contains 33 calories per 188mL serving. Sparkling Rosé Can food pairings: grilled fish, roast pork, sushi. 0.5% MD 250 mL $5.99 Score: 90/100. April 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart